DuringAutism Awareness Month, May Institute and its National Autism Center will provide our readers with important facts about autism. Email your questions about autism toinfo@mayinstitute.org.

Why is generalization important for people with autism?

Generalization is the ability to complete a task, perform an activity, or display a behavior across settings, with different people, and at different times. Generalization is a major goal for behavior analysts who work with children and adults with autism. It is important because it increases the likelihood that the person will be successful at completing a task independently.Learn more.http://www.mayinstitute.org/news/topic_center.html?id=400